Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Direct Hire Full-Time Role
Pay Rate: $50 - $60 per hour
Location: Foothill Ranch, CA - Onsite Role
Job Summary:
We are hiring an EHS Manager to lead and manage Environmental, Health, and Safety programs for our satellite antenna manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role supporting a manufacturing environment that includes cleanrooms, RF testing, specialized assembly workflows, and manufacturing operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, environmental, and workplace safety regulations.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically review EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory programs applicable to the company's operations.
- Maintain required EHS documentation, records, permits, reports, and regulatory filings to support compliance, audits, and inspections.
- Monitor regulatory and industry developments and recommend updates to EHS programs and practices as needed.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments across office, warehouse, manufacturing, cleanroom, RF testing, and other specialized work areas.
- Identify workplace hazards and partner with managers and employees to implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide guidance regarding safe work practices, PPE, hazard controls, and applicable EHS requirements.
- Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and other departments to integrate EHS requirements into facility projects, equipment installations, process changes, and daily operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for workplace injuries and illnesses, including coordinating immediate response, directing employees to appropriate medical care, completing incident reporting and documentation, and coordinating with Human Resources on workers' compensation matters.
- Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, and near misses; identify root causes; and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Complete and maintain required OSHA injury and illness records and reports, including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 documentation, as applicable.
- Partner with Human Resources on workers' compensation matters and other employee safety concerns requiring administrative, compliance, leave, benefits, or accommodation support.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire safety training, regulatory training, and job-specific safety training.
- Maintain required training records and ensure employees receive applicable EHS training in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response procedures and coordinate applicable drills and training.
- Promote employee awareness and engagement in workplace safety and encourage proactive reporting of hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal and external audits, and other EHS compliance reviews.
- Monitor safety trends, incidents, near misses, and other EHS metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Evaluate EHS programs and practices and implement improvements to strengthen the company's safety culture and compliance posture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
- Experience conducting workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Experience developing and delivering employee safety training.
- Strong understanding of workplace hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective action processes.
- Experience in maintaining EHS records, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.
- Experience supporting cleanroom, RF testing, burn-in chamber, or other specialized manufacturing/testing environments.
- Experience with Cal/OSHA-required programs and California workplace safety requirements.
- Experience with environmental compliance and permitting requirements applicable to manufacturing operations.
- Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or equivalent.
- Experience with OSHA/Cal-OSHA inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Experience implementing safety management systems or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience using an HRIS or EHS management system to maintain safety records, training, and compliance documentation.
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